What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel - Office of the President - Remote - Closing 4/28/2025 @ 4:30pm position at Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska?
INFORMATION
Department: Office of the President
Type of Position: Exempt
Location of Work: Juneau, AK
Salary Grade(s): 15-17
Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am 4:30 pm
PURPOSE
Provide legal counsel and representation to the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) in the areas of tribal government, federal-tribal relations, federal-state relations, tribal jurisdiction, environmental and natural resources law and policy, economic development, employment, contracts, code drafting and compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review and recommend action on a wide range of complex legal issues
Provide counsel, interpretations, and opinions on legal and policy matters
Provide legal counsel regarding rights, obligations, and privileges
Provide and oversee legal representation for issues pertinent to Tlingit & Haida programs
Oversee, develop, review, and propose revisions to legal instruments, including contracts, leases, statutes, policies, and other court filings
Conduct legal and policy research on a wide array of subjects
Interpret statutes, rules, and regulations, tribal, federal, and state
Appear in tribal court and state court on behalf of Tlingit & Haida
Participate in appropriate continuing legal education
Maintain strict confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills
Advanced skills in research and analysis
Computer skills including Microsoft office
Knowledge of and experience with federal Indian law
Cultural competency regarding Alaska Natives/American Indians
Familiarity with Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian cultures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Juris doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
Member in good standing of, or ability to become a member of, the Alaska Bar Association
Must be 21 years of age with a Valid Drivers License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Two years previous experience and/or equivalent training involving tribal government
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is at will. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre[1]employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.
